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Louisville visits Watkins and Florida State

Florida State hosts the Louisville Cardinals after Jamir Watkins scored 23 points in Florida State's 82-64 win against the Winthrop Eagles

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Goes for 23 points Tuesday Watkins ended with 23 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 82-64 victory over Winthrop.

Impact The Seminoles had one of the most well-rounded offensive efforts of the season in this comfortable win, and Watkins led the way in scoring with his third straight game of at least 20 points. The senior guard is one of the best pure scorers in the ACC and is averaging 19.1 points per game in 12 contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ewin has 21 points, 15 rebounds and Watkins scores 23 points in Florida State's 82-64 win

Malique Ewin scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Jamir Watkins led the Seminoles with 23 points and Florida State beat Winthrop 82-64 Tuesday night

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Jamir Watkins sinks 19 FTs as Florida State tops Tulane Jamir Watkins hit 19 of his 23 free-throw attempts and scored 29 points, leading Florida State to a 77-64 victory over Tulane on Saturday at...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Watkins scores 29 points as Florida State holds off Tulane 77-64 at Orange Bowl Basketball Classic

Jamir Watkins hit a career-high 19 free throws on 23 attempts and finished with 29 points as Florida State snapped a two-game losing streak by holding off Tulane, 77-64 in the nigh...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Another impressive showing Watkins racked up 24 points (4-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 16-17 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Saturday's 84-74 OT loss to North Carolina State.

Impact Watkins continues to be one of the most productive players not only for FSU, but in the entire ACC, and he's been a stud in most fantasy formats due to his all-around ability and elite scoring prowess. The senior has scored at least 15 points in all but three of his appearances so far. Through 10 games, he's averaging 17.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Friday Watkins finished Friday's 78-69 victory over Temple with 19 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-13 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes.

Impact Watkins led the way for FSU in this victory, carrying the team in the scoring column and registering at least one tally in each of the five major categories. Watkins has been the Seminoles' most reliable fantasy performer this season, averaging 18.3 points per game while scoring at least 17 points in five of his six contests.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamir Watkins scores 19 points to help Florida State dispatch Temple Jamir Watkins had 19 points and Malique Ewin totaled 15 points to lead Florida State to a 78-69 victory over Temple on Friday night in the N...

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jamir Watkins scores 19 and Florida State tops Temple 78-69 to begin Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Jamir Watkins scored 19 points, Malique Ewin set career highs with 15 points and nine rebounds and Florida State beat Temple 78-69 on Friday to begin the Basketball Hall of Fame Ti...

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Jamir Watkins, Florida State hand Hofstra first loss Jamir Watkins scored a game-high 17 points and host Florida State pulled away in the second half to beat Hofstra 79-61 Tuesday night in Tall...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Scores 17 points Tuesday Watkins chipped in 17 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 79-61 win over Hofstra.

Impact The Seminoles had to work a bit harder than expected, but Watkins didn't have problems playing a prominent role on offense -- even if his shot wasn't falling too much. Watkins has been the Seminoles' best player this season and has reached the 15-point mark in four of his first five outings.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins scores 16 of 30 in final 10 minutes; Florida State beats Rice 73-65

Jamir Watkins scored 17 of his 30 points in the second-half and Florida State never trailed as the Seminoles beat Rice 73-65

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Jamir Watkins pours in 30 points to lead Florida State past Rice Jamir Watkins scored a game-high 30 points to propel Florida State to a 73-65 victory over Rice on Saturday night at the Mattress Firm Battl...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Explodes for 30 points Saturday Watkins recorded 30 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 14-22 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 73-65 win over Rice.

Impact Watkins delivered an impressive performance on both ends of the court Saturday and carried the Seminoles to a tight win against Rice. Watkins didn't have a lot of help in this win, as only one other player, Malique Ewin, scored in double digits. Watkins seems poised to have another impressive season with FSU in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins and Bol Bowen score 17 apiece, help Florida State pull away early to beat N. Kentucky 74-62

Jamir Watkins and Taylor Bol Bowen scored 17 points apiece and Florida State beat Northern Kentucky 74-62 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

18 points in exhibition game Watkins put up 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists and three rebounds in an exhibition win over Saint Leo.

Impact Watkins was able to do all that in just 22 minutes of action and was just one off Malique Ewin for the game high. Watkins is coming off a breakout season in his first year with Florida State when he averaged 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 steals per contest. After testing the transfer portal and draft process, Watkins is hoping to be even better in his senior campaign.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamir Watkins goes in-depth on his decision to return to FSU, lessons of the NBA Draft process, and more Jamir Watkins discusses his return to Florida State for the 2024-25 season.

JUNE 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Report: Jamir Watkins returning to Florida State for 2024-25 season Florida State standout Jamir Watkins has reportedly made the decision to return to Florida State for the 2024-25 season.

JUNE 7, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ex-Florida State basketball star Jamir Watkins narrows top transfer portal options The best available college basketball transfer prospect is down to a handful of schools.

JUNE 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ex-Florida State basketball star Jamir Watkins narrows top transfer portal options The best available college basketball transfer prospect is down to a handful of schools.

JUNE 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Backs out of draft, stays in portal Watkins has decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft and will remain in the transfer portal, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Just minutes before the NBA Draft deadline, Watkins decided to remove himself from the draft process and will return for another year in school. More news regarding his new landing spot will surface shortly.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FSU Basketball Star Jamir Watkins to Also Enter NCAA Transfer Portal Watkins declared for the NBA Draft in late April but is keeping all options on the table

MAY 2, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

FSU Basketball: Jamir Watkins declares for the 2024 NBA Draft Florida State forward Jamir Watkins declares for the 2024 NBA Draft.

APRIL 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Shoots poorly in loss to UNC Watkins closed with 12 points (3-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 92-67 loss to North Carolina.

Impact Watkins had been carrying the Seminoles in the ACC Tournament, but he couldn't do much against an elite opponent in the Tar Heels. This outing snapped a 10-game streak of 15 or more points for Watkins, and he's ending the season with averages of 15.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in what was a career-best season for him.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RECAP: FSU Basketball, Jamir Watkins Beat Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament A career performance from budding star Jamir Watkins pushed the Seminoles past Virginia Tech.

MARCH 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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